96bet Cricket Betting — A Complete Guide to Betting on T20, ODI and Test Matches
From BPL, IPL and international cricket — Match Winner to live in-play — here is a straightforward explanation of how betting works at 96bet.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments
Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh, and its betting markets are just as varied. At 96bet you can bet across three main formats.
T20 is the fastest format — just 20 overs per team. Matches finish quickly, odds change fast, and live betting is most active here. BPL and IPL are the biggest T20 tournaments and are especially popular among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI gives each team 50 overs. With longer matches, you see more Total Runs, partnership and innings-based markets. ODI betting demand is highest during the ICC World Cup and bilateral series.
Test cricket is a five-day match. A draw is a valid result here, so markets are built around three outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or Draw. Session-based and day-by-day bets are also available.
The T20 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and Bangladesh Tigers series attract the most markets at 96bet.
Football and Other Sports Betting
Beyond cricket, 96bet also offers betting on football and other sports. In football every match has three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or Draw — which differs from cricket's T20 or ODI format where there is no draw.
One key difference between cricket betting and football betting is how odds move. In cricket, odds shift with every ball and wicket, making in-play markets much more active. In football, odds make bigger jumps on events like goals or red cards.
Cricket also has batsman-specific markets (such as Top Batsman or Top Wicket-Taker) that do not exist in football. Each other sport has its own market structure and is worth understanding separately.
Cricket vs Football
- Cricket T20/ODI — no draw, 2 outcomes
- Cricket Test — 3 outcomes including draw
- Football — always 3 outcomes (win, loss, draw)
- Cricket has the most varied ball-by-ball live markets
- Multi bet is available across all sports
96bet Popular Betting Markets
You can bet on multiple markets in every cricket match. Below are the most commonly used markets with simple examples.
Which team will win the match?
Bet on which of the two teams will win — in T20 and ODI there are only two options (Team A or Team B), while in Test there are three (Team A, Team B, or Draw).
Who will win the toss?
This market is settled before the match begins and offers two equally likely options. The toss can be important depending on pitch and ground conditions.
Who will score the most runs?
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs for a team. A separate market is available for each team.
Over / Under Runs
Bet on whether the total runs in the match will be more (Over) or less (Under) than a given number — for example, an Over/Under market set at 320 runs in a T20.
Combining multiple bets
Combining several individual bets together increases the combined odds. However, if any one selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost — see the odds examples for details.
Who will take the most wickets?
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets for a team — this market is especially popular in Test and ODI matches.
How to Read Odds
Odds express the probability of an outcome and the potential return in a single number. 96bet uses three types of odds formats.
The same value in three formats
Say Team A wins — the odds for this bet are: Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. A ৳1,000 bet returns a total of ৳2,500 if Team A wins (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 original stake); if Team A loses, ৳1,000 is lost.
Odds for the favourite team
Team B wins — odds: Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200. American minus odds show how much you need to bet to win ৳100. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,500 if Team B wins (৳500 profit).
| Format | Team A (Underdog) | Team B (Favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/2 |
| American | +150 | -200 |
| Return on ৳1,000 bet | ৳2,500 | ৳1,500 |
The numbers in the examples are for illustration only — they are not live odds or a promise of any specific profit.
Live In-Play Betting
Odds shift with every over and wicket while the match is in progress — that is the core of in-play betting.
Live betting in cricket is especially dynamic because the game can turn at any moment. Say the first team has lost 3 wickets in 6 overs and scored only 35 runs — at that point the opposition's odds will drop significantly, while the struggling team's odds will rise.
Joining mid-match, you may find some markets temporarily suspended — particularly just before a ball is bowled. This is a normal part of the process.
In T20, the nature of odds differs across the Powerplay overs (1–6), the middle overs, and the death overs. Fielding restrictions during the Powerplay generally lead to higher scoring, so Over/Under markets get particular attention in this phase.
In ODI, once a revised target is set using the DLS method in the second innings, odds are recalculated. These changes directly affect in-play markets.
For a full understanding of betting rules and conditions, see the relevant information on the Terms and Conditions page.
Things to watch during in-play
- Two quick wickets in a row increases the batting team's odds
- Rapid scoring in the last 5 overs makes the Over market popular
- Pitch behaviour and weather are reflected in the odds
- Temporary market suspension is a normal part of the process
- Once an in-play bet is confirmed, it cannot be cancelled
Multi Bet and Practical Tips
Multi Bet Example
Three separate selections — decimal odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.70 — combined give a total odds of 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.70 = 3.57 (approximately). That means a ৳100 bet returns ৳357 if all three selections are correct. If any one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
The numbers in the example are for illustration only — they do not represent live odds or guaranteed profit.
Practical Tips
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